February 6, 2011February 18, 2011

PlayStation Around the Web: What We Read

So, um… Green Bay or Pittsburgh?

The Packers bookended my Eagles season by beating Philly in Week 1 and in the playoffs (costing me an embarrassing wager with Torgo from PSNation), so I guess I’ll pull for them. Also, I just couldn’t ever bring myself to root for Ben Roethlisberger.

The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of January 31, 2011)

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bendeboy
February 6, 2011 at 10:11 am PST

Great list Jeff!
bendeboy
February 6, 2011 at 10:13 am PST

Oh, and even though I’m from Minnesota, I’ll be cheering on the packers!
TrueFFVIIFan
February 6, 2011 at 10:16 am PST

Will we hear and see more developers coming on this Blog to talk about their games?- Valkyria Chronicles 3, Parasite Eve: The 3rd Birthday, and my most anticipated game: Catherine??? Also, any plans to have them in Alternate, Collector’s, Limited or Ultimate Editions for those games I mentioned???

Speaking of “Editions” – I am VERY (if not most utterly) disappointed that SCE of A have not done anything to secure “Editions” for us here in Stateside! Why is that? Japan and Europe are the only two continents that are very well treated with these privileges… But why not for us?

I hope you can get them on this blog real soon. Although, I am praying fervently, hoping that Atlus would be the one to announce they are going to localize Catherine game for Stateside!
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 10:34 am PST
  
  It’s much harder to get Japanese developers on the blog due to distance, language, and timing logistics (they’re asleep when the post goes live, for instance, and then can’t comment reply in a timely manner). We do get quite a few, but it’s just less common.
  
  SCE also would not be the one to blame for games like those you mention not getting collectors editions – that’s up to the publishers.
  
  Atlus is an exception though – they almost always have a collectors edition, and frequently appear on the blog.
Su2lol
February 6, 2011 at 10:23 am PST

Steelers!! I’m the first reasonable person here.. What is happening to mankind these days?
Butters360
February 6, 2011 at 10:38 am PST

Steelers!

This week was a very good reading list Jeff.

I have a question about the Prince of Persia Blu-Ray. I’ve already bought the digital versions when Ubisoft said that the US would not be receiving the Blu-Ray. I’m planning on re-buying it just so I can have the whole series on Blu-Ray. My questions is if I buy the Blu-Ray, will I have two sets of Trophy Lists for all 3?
Demonic_Clown
February 6, 2011 at 10:43 am PST

Green Bay all the way! Put the word in to MM to make some Twisted Metal dlc for LBP2. I want a Sweet Tooth Mask lol. Any place you know to get the real one like the actor from E3? Id drop some cash on it definitely.
LUGIEZ
February 6, 2011 at 10:48 am PST

Go Pack GO!
Destiny89
February 6, 2011 at 10:51 am PST

Im very surprised that there are no posts yet regarding Tales of Graces F coming to Ps3? why jeff? :P
there has to be a blog post about the game coming over so that more people know
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:02 pm PST
  
  I’ll talk to Namco USA.
duke301
February 6, 2011 at 10:53 am PST

Why are they releasing another edition of Final Fantasy IV? I have already bought it for three systems, and I am not buying it again. When are they going to release Final Fantasy III? That’s the only one in the series that I haven’t played.
Also, regarding the PS2, it really isn’t surprising that people are still buying it. It’s only $99 as opposed to $300 or more for the PS3. Also, you can pick up some great games for less than $20, as opposed to $40-$60 for the PS3. It’s an inexpensive alternative in a bad economy.
B-Real206
February 6, 2011 at 11:02 am PST

Is FF4 gonna show up on PSN for download?
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:02 pm PST
  
  I don’t know yet – fingers crossed.
NotoriousGamer
February 6, 2011 at 11:08 am PST

When will left 4 dead series come to ps3??
thepatriots
February 6, 2011 at 11:10 am PST

Hey Jeff just a quick question. Will the soundtrack be available for KZ3 after the game is out? The song in the “Justice” story trailer is absolutely epic. As is the song for the Beta’s in game menu.
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:03 pm PST
  
  I’ll ask the team tomorrow.
ManaKnight
February 6, 2011 at 11:12 am PST

I dislike both the Packers and the Steelers, so I have no one to root for. The Steelers are rivalries with my Baltimore Ravens, while the Packers are rivals with my favorite NFC team (and my old favorite NFL team when I lived in the Midwest) the Chicago Bears. If only the Ravens beat the Steelers I’d be so happy right now.

Anyway, good articles and love the Killzone 3 review. I enjoyed playing it with my PlayStation Move. I just hope I see KZ3 shirts at Hot Topic or somewhere, because I’ll buy them up (still have my KZ3 Helghast shirt from MLG in DC).
T3mpr1x
February 6, 2011 at 11:15 am PST

I don’t really care who wins, since I don’t follow football at all. But I am really looking forward to the commercials, specifically one regarding a certain Sony Ericsson Xperia phone… :)
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:04 pm PST
  
  …and you saw it ^_^
KazeEternal
February 6, 2011 at 11:17 am PST

Good list of links. Thank you for not posting that sad joke of a review IGN posted for Killzone 3, almost like points were deducted for the sake of deducting points.

March is looking to be a very busy month for games…. I had to cancel some pre-orders:

Tomb Raider Trilogy
Shadow of the Colossus ICO Collection(If Amazon is to be believed)
Splinter Cell
Prince of Persia
PlayStation Move Heroes
Dissidia DuoDecim

all are coming out on the same day and this isn’t including 3rd Birthday, God Eater Burst, Patapon 3, The Legend of Heroes(may not be important to most people *shrugs*), Home Front, Dynasty Warriors 7, and this doesn’t include DLC. Granted we have till september to pick up a lot of these games (Resistance 3) or November (Uncharted 3). However I don’t see how releasing this many titles is conducive to these publishers bottom lines.
KazeEternal
February 6, 2011 at 11:18 am PST

errm, I’m still getting PS Move Heroes, Dissidia Duo Decim, 3rd Birthday and maybe Tomb Raider Trilogy depending on SotCI Collection.
Sonicfan11589
February 6, 2011 at 11:19 am PST

Will Dissidia 012 get a PSN release or like The 3rd Birthday, is just UMD only?
DZORMAGEN
February 6, 2011 at 11:47 am PST

Hey Jeff, I hope you can answer this question……

Will the Pink Knight for Castle Crashers come with any new trophies? I will buy the add-on no matter what, since it’s for a good cause, but just want to know if trophies will come along with it?
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:05 pm PST
  
  I honestly don’t know. I’ll see if I can dig that up by Tuesday.
Kirkpad
February 6, 2011 at 11:48 am PST

You know what I read recently? Forum posts on EU and US Playstation forums claiming that PS+ is a scam because their games have expired for no reason.

http://community.us.playstation.com/thread/3400308?start=0&tstart=0

This is only going to cause resentment not only towards PS+, but the PSN store in general. If you want PSN to be a healthy market then tend to your HEAVY BUYERS.
Stingger
February 6, 2011 at 12:03 pm PST

Big Ben has been there a few times now… And eveytime with success… How can anyone be foolish enough to pick the Packers?? Steelers FTW BABY!!!

Btw, loving the Killzone 3 demo… Actually had to recharge my PS Move because of it… Fortunately, I had my DualShock 3 all charged and sitting beside it!!
I3rand0
February 6, 2011 at 12:11 pm PST

Jeff:

Any update on the My Trophies issue? You have the list now correct?
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:06 pm PST
  
  That list was awfully out of date (from August, I think?), but I’m meeting with that team tomorrow, and I’ll take it with me.
Predator5218
February 6, 2011 at 12:18 pm PST

Lets go STEELERS!

there sure was alot of stuff on the psp ngp (aka the psp 2)
NotoriousGamer
February 6, 2011 at 12:20 pm PST

did u completely block new ideas from being posted on the blog share? or just blocked me? for the last 6 months or so none of my ideas submitted appear on the share site. i check for duplicates too when i submit. wats goin on there? or is it some server error please check if it is only happening to me.
megachevpro
February 6, 2011 at 12:38 pm PST

Steelers!
Carl-G
February 6, 2011 at 12:39 pm PST

‘KillZone 3’ beta is EXCELLENT! ! ! :P
kirazero00
February 6, 2011 at 12:41 pm PST

Being from Chicago, I just can’t go for GB….even though I hate Roethlisberger. Anyways, I second Destiny89. I’m really surprised there hasn’t been any mention of Tales of Graces F being localized. It’s a pretty big deal for JRPG fans, especially us North American Tales fans who get maybe 50% of the Tales games localized.
Butters360
February 6, 2011 at 12:49 pm PST

Wish we could watch the Super Bowl via PlayStation Home.
Ramage
February 6, 2011 at 1:53 pm PST

Glad to see a review for explodemon. It’s been on my list as a day one purchase. I’m also tempted to pick up KZ3 CE. I don’t buy a lot of games now thanks to gamefly but the more I see about this game the more excited I get and I’m not sure I’ll be able to NOT buy it!

Also Jeff, any idea on if/when we can expect to hear any news on the PS app (for whatever platform iOS or android)? I know EU launched it a month or so ago and I was hoping we wouldn’t be too far behind but I haven’t heard anything.
timmy19888
February 6, 2011 at 1:59 pm PST

football sucks. im moving to canada so theres more talk on hockey. its more physical. football is boring and all setup
Arcadian_Rebel
February 6, 2011 at 2:06 pm PST

Awesome Killzone 3 reviews! :)
LpSquall
February 6, 2011 at 2:41 pm PST

Any word from Housemarque on a voice chat patch for Dead nation?
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:07 pm PST
  
  I know it’s coming, and I believe it’s pretty close. We’ll have a post on it when a date is finalized.
black26ss
February 6, 2011 at 3:23 pm PST

Is Playstation Geting New Call Of Duty “Black Ops” Maps? If so When???
- Jeff Rubenstein
  February 6, 2011 at 8:07 pm PST
  
  We’re getting them, but it’ll be a few weeks.
Butters360
February 6, 2011 at 4:00 pm PST

Okay Jeff, no getting around it this time :) We will see a blog post about the Xperia Play? The full event is next Sunday Feb 13th. I’m looking forward to all the new PlayStation Certified Android phones.
zacljessee
February 6, 2011 at 4:02 pm PST

Is there any possibilty that Parasite Eve 3 is goin to release on psn store for the PS3 not just PSP? I don’t have a psp mine broke, but I would buy it if I could play it on my PS3, so I hope it’s not just for PSP exclusive!
David2Crazy
February 6, 2011 at 4:18 pm PST

I got to go to the SOCOM 4 community day at Zipper and play SOCOM 4 for four hours. Would just like to pimp my preview (at GreatCanadianGamer.com) and our podcast on our impressions at TheRealSOCOM.com

Preview: http://greatcanadiangamer.com/2011/02/01/socom-4-preview-i-traveled-4000km-to-play-it/
Podcast with impressions: http://therealsocom.com/2011/01/28/socast-episode-14-we-just-played-it/
Flako1016
February 6, 2011 at 4:45 pm PST

Green Bay
suicideunit
February 6, 2011 at 4:53 pm PST

cant wait for the new psp. sweet additions to one of the best portables ever made.
zacljessee
February 6, 2011 at 5:23 pm PST

Black Eyed Peas did great at halftime, even thou’ some1 didn’t have Fergies mic turned on at beginin’, I’d be ticked!
remanutd5
February 6, 2011 at 5:29 pm PST

any White Knight Chronicles 2 news soon Jeff? Dead Nation voice chat patch ? more on NGP please !!!
chopork87
February 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm PST

That’s awesome about the PoP and Splinter Cell trilogies, but where’s a date on the Team Ico Collection?!?
iTz_CuRtAiNz_4u
February 6, 2011 at 5:49 pm PST

I’m a Cowboys rider always win or loose…But the i am going for the G’s..
HeroicDonut
February 6, 2011 at 7:16 pm PST

I knew Packers would triumph!
DZORMAGEN
February 6, 2011 at 7:33 pm PST

Now that Superbowl game is over (which was a really great game) I really hope Jeff answers my question! Question #18 BTW!
black26ss
February 7, 2011 at 9:32 am PST

weeks!!!!! ???? how much will the maps be for Black Ops?
OmniCloud
February 8, 2011 at 4:18 pm PST

Hello Jeff, I was just wondering if you could somehow get this idea back to sony. in regards to the ngp, the console seems to be all about connectivity and getting everyone’s input. so i figured a logical choice for a name would be “link” PS link has a nice ring to it i think, i didn’t see a poll for it or anything, so just thought i’d throw it out there. connect might work as well, but it would confuse the market because of ms’s kinect device. tks if you can help, or simply for taking the time to read this.

ps–it would be also cool if you could speak to other players through the speakers on your ngp, instantly!! make it happen sony!